Syllables Assessment

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that contains a vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants. It is a building block of words.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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3

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How many syllables are in the word 'cat'?

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1

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How many syllables are in the word 'umbrella'?

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3

Front

What is the rule for counting syllables in a word?

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To count syllables, clap for each vowel sound you hear in a word. Each clap represents one syllable.

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How many syllables are in the word 'watermelon'?

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4

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How many syllables are in the word 'table'?

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2

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which typically makes the vowel sound short.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which typically makes the vowel sound long.